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supportable

 

[ səˈpɔːrtəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ability to be supported

The term 'supportable' refers to something that can be upheld or maintained. It implies that a condition, argument, or belief is capable of being justified or sustained over time. This can involve physical, emotional, or logical dimensions, depending on the context.

Synonyms

defensible, justifiable, maintainable, sustainable

Examples of usage

  • The plan was deemed supportable by the committee.
  • Her arguments were well-structured and supportable.
  • The evidence presented was strong enough to be supportable in court.

Translations

Translations of the word "supportable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suportável

🇮🇳 समर्थनीय

🇩🇪 unterstützbar

🇮🇩 dapat didukung

🇺🇦 підтримуваний

🇵🇱 wspierany

🇯🇵 支持可能な

🇫🇷 soutenable

🇪🇸 sostenible

🇹🇷 desteklenebilir

🇰🇷 지원 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للدعم

🇨🇿 podporovatelný

🇸🇰 podporovateľný

🇨🇳 可支持的

🇸🇮 podpirljiv

🇮🇸 stuðningshæfur

🇰🇿 қолдауға болатын

🇬🇪 მხარდაჭერილი

🇦🇿 dstəklənən

🇲🇽 sostenible

Etymology

The word 'supportable' is derived from the verb 'support', which comes from the Old French 'suporter' meaning 'to endure, bear, or carry'. This, in turn, originates from the Latin 'supportare', composed of 'sub-' meaning 'from below' and 'portare' meaning 'to carry'. The evolution of the term highlights the idea of being able to carry or hold something, whether it be physically or as a notion. The suffix '-able' indicates the ability or capacity to do something, thus creating the meaning of being able to be supported. The first known usage of the term dates back to the 15th century, as language and concepts surrounding support evolved in various fields including philosophy, law, and emotional discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,387, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.